Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Reaves

Thomas A. Reaves has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10911437
    Abstract: Computerized systems and methods facilitate detection of anomalous activity during the authentication of login attempts. When a login attempt is made, credentials (e.g., a username and password) are provided. A function call is made to check for anomalous activity. A count of unique usernames attempted during a given time period is compared against a unique username threshold. In some embodiments, a count of login attempts for the current username is also compared against a login attempt threshold. If either (or both) threshold is met or exceeded, an abnormal state is returned, and one or more enhanced authentication requirements are invoked. Alternatively, a normal state is returned, and the credentials are validated. If the login attempt is successful, the username is removed from consideration for anomalous activities checks for other login attempts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: CERNER INNOVATION, INC
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Randall, Thomas Reaves Boettcher
  • Publication number: 20170134362
    Abstract: Computerized systems and methods facilitate detection of anomalous activity during the authentication of login attempts. When a login attempt is made, credentials (e.g., a username and password) are provided. A function call is made to check for anomalous activity. A count of unique usernames attempted during a given time period is compared against a unique username threshold. In some embodiments, a count of login attempts for the current username is also compared against a login attempt threshold. If either (or both) threshold is met or exceeded, an abnormal state is returned, and one or more enhanced authentication requirements are invoked. Alternatively, a normal state is returned, and the credentials are validated. If the login attempt is successful, the username is removed from consideration for anomalous activities checks for other login attempts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Randall, Thomas Reaves Boettcher
  • Patent number: 5009326
    Abstract: An insulated container for shipping perishable products is provided. An insulated container system (10) includes a telescoping container having a top (14) and a bottom (16). The top (14) and bottom (16) are each formed from a rectangular sheet (28) of corrugated cardboard. The sheet (28) is coated with wax to repel moisture. The sheet (28) is folded inwardly to form corners (41A-41D). Inwardly folded sections (44, 46, 48, and 50) form multilayered, triangular regions of side walls (38A and 38B). Single layered central side wall portions (52A and 52B) between the multilayered regions are trapezoidal. A one-piece insulating liner (18) is formed by folding a sheet (58) of expanded polystyrene along creases. The one-piece insulating liner (18) has trapezoidal side walls (62A and 62B) and rectangular end walls (60A and 60B) that form an integral structure with a floor (64). The one-piece insulating liner (18) is inserted into the bottom (16) and covers single layered portions of the bottom (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Assignee: Premier Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Reaves, John S. Sherritt